$601,000
SOLD NOV 20, 2024

5240 E River House Rd Tucson, AZ 85718

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,544 Sq Ft
3.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$170 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • RV Parking in Community
  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Private Pool
  • Panoramic View
  • Hilltop Location

About This Home

As of November 2024

Diamond in the rough! This is the investment opportunity you've been craving. Perched on 3.5 acres on the first ridge above the Rillito River, this adobe home offers unobstructed panoramic mountain, city, and sunrise to sunset views. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath main house includes a maid's quarters/nursery off the primary suite. The split floor plan could be reimagined into three ensuite bedrooms plus a powder room. The great room features wood-beamed ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and opens to a vast covered patio perfect for entertaining. Property highlights include a pool, pool house with kitchen and bath, and a guest house ideal for extended family, office, or rental use. Close to shopping, dining, and the Loop multi-use path.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Damion Alexander

Long Realty Listed on: 10/11/2024

Long Realty

Co-Listed By

Megan Linderman

Long Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Brittany Palma

Tierra Antigua Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,637

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Dirt Road
  • North Facing Home
  • Block Wall Fence
  • Desert Landscape
  • Hilltop Location
  • Landscaped with Trees
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned Tucson - SR

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • City
  • Mountain
  • Desert

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,544 Sq Ft Home
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Great Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • No Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Whitmore Elementary School
  • Doolen Middle School
  • Catalina High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • No Interior Steps
  • North or South Exposure
  • Guest House

Community Details

Overview

  • Unsubdivided Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions
  • RV Parking in Community

Amenities

  • No Laundry Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,637

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Dwelling Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Technology: Cable TV, High Speed Internet
  • Accessibility Options: None
  • Legal Description: From Parcel:10926004A /Nwly Ptn E2 Nw4 Se4 3.50 Ac Sec 26-13-14
  • Building Stories: One
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 155.19
  • Subdivision Restrict C C And Rs: Yes
  • Exterior Features Front Faces: North
  • Income Property Current Use: Owner Occupied
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Split Bedroom Plan
  • Fireplace: Gas
  • Fireplace Location: Great Room
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1.00
  • Window Coverings: Stay
  • Floor Covering: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bathroom Features: Shower & Tub
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Dining Areas: Dining Area
  • Living Areas: Great Room
  • Laundry: In Garage, None
  • Extra Room: Storage
  • Extra Room Other: Pool + Guest House
  • Combined Sq Ft: 3544.00
  • Interior Steps YN: N
  • Main House Sq Ft: 2801.00
  • Source Of Sq Ft: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Driveway Paved: Gravel
  • F E M A Flood Zone: No
  • Fence: Block
  • Guest Facilities: House
  • Guest House Sq Ft: 743.0000
  • Landscape Front: Desert Plantings, Low Care, Natural Desert, Trees
  • Landscape Rear: Grass, Low Care, Natural Desert, Trees
  • Patio Deck: Covered, Patio
  • Pool Conventional: Yes
  • Road Maintenance: County
  • Roof: Tile
  • Spa: None
  • View: City, Desert, Mountains, Panoramic, Sunset

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Carport Feat: None
  • Number Of Carport Spaces: 2.00
  • Number Of Covered Prkng: 2.00
  • Rv Parking: Space Available

Utilities

  • Water: City
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Electric Electric Company: TEP
  • Fire Protection: None
  • Gas Company: Natural
  • Main Cooling: Central Air
  • Main Heating: Forced Air
  • Security: None
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: None
  • Association Fees Include: None
  • HOA: No
  • Community: None
  • Neighborhood Feature: None

Association/Amenities

  • Senior Community: No
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes

Lot Info

  • Property Group ID: 19990816212109142258000000
  • Horse Facilities: No
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: 3.50
  • Lot Dimensions: Irr.
  • Lot Features: Adjacent to Wash, Elevated Lot, Hillside Lot, North/South Exposure
  • Lot Size Price Sq Ft: 3.61
  • Lot Sq Ft: 152459.00
  • Lot Sz Sold Prc Sq Ft: 3.94
  • Municipality Zoning: Tucson - SR
  • Municipal Flood Zone: No

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Info

  • Tax Code: 109-26-004C
  • Taxes: 5637.00
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Taxes For: Dwelling & Land

MLS Schools

  • Middle School: Doolen
  • Elementary School: Whitmore
  • High School: Catalina
  • School District: TUSD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2024
Sold by
Sakrison James M
Bought by
River House Trust and City Redevelopment Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2022
Sold by
River House Trust
Bought by
Scott Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2017
Sold by
River House Ranch Llc
Bought by
City Redevelopment Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 1994
Sold by
Wilson Louis L and Wilson Anita W
Bought by
Wilson Louis L and Wilson Anita W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,400
Interest Rate
7.21%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Trustee Deed $1,354,109 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $1,350,000 Title Security Agency Llc
Deed -- --
Deed -- Title Security
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,100,000 Seller Take Back
Previous Owner $113,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Price Changed $1,625,000 -4.4% $415 / Sq Ft
09/07/2025 09/07/25 For Sale $1,699,000 +182.7% $434 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Sold $601,000 +9.3% $170 / Sq Ft
11/16/2024 11/16/24 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2024 10/11/24 For Sale $550,000 0.0% $155 / Sq Ft
07/20/2015 07/20/15 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
06/20/2015 06/20/15 Under Contract -- -- --
05/05/2015 05/05/15 For Rent $2,500 -- --
Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,257 $51,153 -- --
2024 $5,523 $48,717 -- --
2023 $5,523 $46,397 -- --
2022 $5,523 $44,188 $0 $0
2021 $5,567 $40,079 $0 $0
2020 $5,389 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Damion Alexander

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Damion Alexander

    Long Realty

    (520) 918-5439

    21 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Damion Alexander
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Megan Linderman

    Long Realty

  • Brittany Palma

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Brittany Palma

    Tierra Antigua Realty

    (520) 881-8110

    22 in this area

    214 Total Sales

    Brittany Palma
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

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  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Kimberly Keydoszius

    Bancroft & Associates

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  • K

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Kara Bancroft

    Bancroft & Associates

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Map

Source: MLS of Southern Arizona

MLS Number: 22426513

MLS of Southern Arizona

APN: 109-26-004C

Arizona Pima County Tucson 85718

5240 E River House Rd, Tucson, AZ

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